Please excuse the quality on this one (or don't, your choice) but I used different paper (bigger paper that is) and the markers didn't quite take to it like they did with the printer paper. Also, I went gung-ho into this without realizing I didn't have the right colors for the job (namely, Azelea's skin tone, Ervain's and Fay's hair, and all my purples were the same!) And I suppose I got an answer to yesterday's question…I have lost a lot of readers, much to my dismay. Not all of you have left me…and yeah I guess it is natural that readers come and go, but when I consider you guys friends, it kinda…well, I take it more personally, let's just say it like that. I'm not here just for attention, I'm here to share something with you, and I guess I feel like some people have walked away in the middle of a conversation. Don't get me wrong, I don't think my comic is so special that nobody could possibly grow weary of it! Heavens no! I am just…well, depressed about it is all. (let's not get into this too deep though)
I know things are going a little slow story-wise but I don't think that's the only problem and I'd like to remedy it. I can't promise a schedule for sure, but for now the Weekends are when you should expect to see CTV update, and if I have the time between the GN and Night School, then earlier in the week too. Thanks to everyone who has stayed with me though, without your support I don't think I would ever have improved like I have over the years. The best is yet to come and I hope whoever is reading now will still be reading later down the road when the big things I have planned for CTV are finally revealed. Thank you so much for your time! And honestly, I didn't want my notes yesterday to seem like a pity-party, I honestly am nervous about people losing interest in this comic, and I've been spending the last few days a stressed-out wreck over it (not to mention also being depressed by the horrible way people treat each other on the internet lately)and I've also been very frustrated with my art still. It's not that I think it's crappy, I'm just seeing a lot of stuff that is far better around here and I'm getting impatient with myself to improve. I'm also really sick of this party! But it must go on…much has not been dealt with yet, and many important things are to come, and…really, it wouldn't be so bad if this were still daily. But then the art would suck like it did back then, too. Argh I really shouldn't type when I'm sore and tired like this! Smiles and hugs everybody!
*edit* Also to answer the question of what sort of markers I used,I have Prismacolors, 3 Copics and a few off-brands that were actually pretty decent. I had to use some watercolor and colored pencil on this page too however, since I did not have some of the right colors.
I'd love to comment more often, but i find I almost never have anything to say...so I find myself remaining silent, because I don't like leaving an empty box.
I forget if I've said this before, so I'm saying it again, and good luck with all the stuff going on! ^^
i'm sorry some readers did'nt return i feel sorry that they are missing out on what anamazing thing this has become. and don't be ashamed about wanting to know if your friends are still out there i recently 'lost' some friends and i find myself mentally looking over my shoulder all the time hoping i'll see them again (no they aren't dead)
lots of love
~the lorax
I'm sure you don't remember me, since I've only posted maybe 3 times .. and I've been here since BK showed me this in what feels like years ago. I really don't know how long it's been. I've always enjoyed your comics though.
Sure, there's better out there... if you'd like to see my artwork sometime, I promise I can show you worse! *hugs* I can't even draw stick people well. ^^
So... even though I almost never have posted, I have been here for... longer than I can put my finger on. Long before the DD crash. Much love to you. You are very talented, and creative. Don't ever doubt that for a second. Ok?
Hey don't worry about it. A teacher I had said If you didn't see anything wrong with your art, you wouldn't improve, and no one wants that.
so be glad you see something wrong, that means you'll get better.
Wow, amazing art, reguardless of the paper shift! I love the look of Hexvier's hair! The story is worth waiting for, so I can deal with it being a little slow. You have a life, so don't worry so much about it, okay? lol
LMAO, you CAN'T complain about losing readers now! Not after seeing all the responses you got from people that love your comic! Come on, after reading all these comments are you going to still tell me that you're upset about losing a few readers? I'd love to have this many readers! I'm lucky to get comments from two people, forget about having all these people fav my comic. You should be as proud of yourself as we are. You have a good comic, great ideas, and attentive fans that get upset when you're upset and try to make you feel better. So don't get sad, get glad ^^
Oh, and tonius FTW! I love him too ^^ Him and charby. That poor guy needs a break. I'd give him a hug if I could! *huggles* XD
This is so great! I thought you should know that I've been following this for so long and I just love your characters. And the new Night School is great! It's only recently that I actually signed on to Drunk Duck and was able to respond! Keep up the excellent work!
when i joined last month i found charby and read the entire archive in 1 DAY, (6am-12am), it is that good.
you will always have fans, whether they decide to post or not.
and im in the pool: 10 bucks on Kavonn as well
Oh, don't get sad. =( You're an awesome artist! I started reading it over 6 months ago and started from the beginning. And I just love it! =)
Keep up the great work!
God, I automatically thought "Excuuuuse me, Princess" from that old Zelda cartoon. It makes my ears bleed. xD
Your art is looking lovely as always. :D~
Thank you Amelius for answering my question last page!
: D
Also, I've only come along recently-ish but I've read every page in the archive up to this point and I will continue to keep reading this comic because, simply, I enjoy it and it makes me smile.
*BIG HUGS*
Aw, to hell with the unfaithful! I've been reading this comic since Charby first met Menu(I believe). you need a break everyonce in awhile, and I'm sure you have a life so if people can't see that then never mind them. You do this on your own time and you share it with us for free.I enjoy this comic and I know I'll keep reading Charby until you decide you're not doing it anymore.
i know im new here, but i was here since i heard about this comic, dont worry amelius, there where always people supporting your comic (i told you becaouse im Venezuelan XD) ÿwhere are you from? by the way... ahhh hello everybody too XD
Still here, just not checking in as regularily. Perhaps that is the case with others as well though. After all, it is like a conversation on IRC speaking through textboxes like this, we say a sentence, the other one says a sentence (or at times a whole letter or at other times a mere smiley) Either way, it tends to slow down and then pick up speed again when one notices someone answering on the other side.
XXX_NightWing at 5:58PM, Sept. 12, 2007
I'd love to comment more often, but i find I almost never have anything to say...so I find myself remaining silent, because I don't like leaving an empty box. I forget if I've said this before, so I'm saying it again, and good luck with all the stuff going on! ^^
uber_lorax at 3:54PM, Sept. 12, 2007
ohh and p.s prisma color rocks! (my socks off)
uber_lorax at 3:52PM, Sept. 12, 2007
i'm sorry some readers did'nt return i feel sorry that they are missing out on what anamazing thing this has become. and don't be ashamed about wanting to know if your friends are still out there i recently 'lost' some friends and i find myself mentally looking over my shoulder all the time hoping i'll see them again (no they aren't dead) lots of love ~the lorax
Jazard at 11:55AM, Sept. 12, 2007
Great comic since I found it a month ago. Take your time on it though and don't stress out. You'll still have your readers. =)
b4k4chan at 8:15AM, Sept. 12, 2007
I like the hair expecially in this one^^ You shouldn't be so hard on yourself, love.
DMJeanette at 1:51AM, Sept. 12, 2007
I'm sure you don't remember me, since I've only posted maybe 3 times .. and I've been here since BK showed me this in what feels like years ago. I really don't know how long it's been. I've always enjoyed your comics though. Sure, there's better out there... if you'd like to see my artwork sometime, I promise I can show you worse! *hugs* I can't even draw stick people well. ^^ So... even though I almost never have posted, I have been here for... longer than I can put my finger on. Long before the DD crash. Much love to you. You are very talented, and creative. Don't ever doubt that for a second. Ok?
warefish at 1:22AM, Sept. 12, 2007
And i love suspense anyway. So a slow story is definateley fine by me coz i can wait that long.
warefish at 1:20AM, Sept. 12, 2007
What are you on about? Your commics are AWSOME!!! And they're better than mine by far! (and if i could rate this page a 10 instead of a 5, i would).
Lucky at 9:13PM, Sept. 11, 2007
Hey don't worry about it. A teacher I had said If you didn't see anything wrong with your art, you wouldn't improve, and no one wants that. so be glad you see something wrong, that means you'll get better.
justanothervamp at 8:14PM, Sept. 11, 2007
Wow, amazing art, reguardless of the paper shift! I love the look of Hexvier's hair! The story is worth waiting for, so I can deal with it being a little slow. You have a life, so don't worry so much about it, okay? lol
Crazy_Asian_queen at 7:13PM, Sept. 11, 2007
LMAO, you CAN'T complain about losing readers now! Not after seeing all the responses you got from people that love your comic! Come on, after reading all these comments are you going to still tell me that you're upset about losing a few readers? I'd love to have this many readers! I'm lucky to get comments from two people, forget about having all these people fav my comic. You should be as proud of yourself as we are. You have a good comic, great ideas, and attentive fans that get upset when you're upset and try to make you feel better. So don't get sad, get glad ^^ Oh, and tonius FTW! I love him too ^^ Him and charby. That poor guy needs a break. I'd give him a hug if I could! *huggles* XD
Syzygy at 6:55PM, Sept. 11, 2007
This is so great! I thought you should know that I've been following this for so long and I just love your characters. And the new Night School is great! It's only recently that I actually signed on to Drunk Duck and was able to respond! Keep up the excellent work!
kingyo_hanabi at 6:29PM, Sept. 11, 2007
(^"^)
kingyo_hanabi at 6:28PM, Sept. 11, 2007
You don't know how wrong you are, do you? Um, I mean about the last half of the 2nd paragraph. Dance, Kirby... DANCE 4 AMY!! (>")>
Mr_Moose at 4:21PM, Sept. 11, 2007
when i joined last month i found charby and read the entire archive in 1 DAY, (6am-12am), it is that good. you will always have fans, whether they decide to post or not. and im in the pool: 10 bucks on Kavonn as well
x0darktiger0x at 4:08PM, Sept. 11, 2007
Oh, don't get sad. =( You're an awesome artist! I started reading it over 6 months ago and started from the beginning. And I just love it! =) Keep up the great work!
Axlish at 3:46PM, Sept. 11, 2007
God, I automatically thought "Excuuuuse me, Princess" from that old Zelda cartoon. It makes my ears bleed. xD Your art is looking lovely as always. :D~
dragon_blade at 12:18PM, Sept. 11, 2007
Kavvy to da rescueeees!
dragyn at 11:36AM, Sept. 11, 2007
Hey, I'm still around! Just don't get to say much... Not that you I've been around long enough to matter anway...
Kyuuketsuki at 10:37AM, Sept. 11, 2007
Thank you Amelius for answering my question last page! : D Also, I've only come along recently-ish but I've read every page in the archive up to this point and I will continue to keep reading this comic because, simply, I enjoy it and it makes me smile. *BIG HUGS*
Preatori0us at 8:16AM, Sept. 11, 2007
Aw, to hell with the unfaithful! I've been reading this comic since Charby first met Menu(I believe). you need a break everyonce in awhile, and I'm sure you have a life so if people can't see that then never mind them. You do this on your own time and you share it with us for free.I enjoy this comic and I know I'll keep reading Charby until you decide you're not doing it anymore.
LOZF at 7:16AM, Sept. 11, 2007
Love the comic. Your art style is awesome.
Tyhr at 4:44AM, Sept. 11, 2007
I won't abandon you or your comic ^^ Still grade A work.
magneto666 at 3:14AM, Sept. 11, 2007
i know im new here, but i was here since i heard about this comic, dont worry amelius, there where always people supporting your comic (i told you becaouse im Venezuelan XD) ÿwhere are you from? by the way... ahhh hello everybody too XD
Oberoten at 11:36PM, Sept. 10, 2007
Still here, just not checking in as regularily. Perhaps that is the case with others as well though. After all, it is like a conversation on IRC speaking through textboxes like this, we say a sentence, the other one says a sentence (or at times a whole letter or at other times a mere smiley) Either way, it tends to slow down and then pick up speed again when one notices someone answering on the other side.